Journal article
Exploring Organizational Differences in Perceptions of Implementation Climate and Leadership in Schools: A Mixed Methods Study of Autism EBP Implementation
Focus on autism and other developmental disabilities, v 38(1), pp 17-31
01 Mar 2023
PMID: 40093421
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Abstract
Public programs have been charged with implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) to improve outcomes for children with autism. However, research indicates that scale-up of EBPs poses challenges. This study identifies perceived variables linked to effective statewide scale-up of EBPs in special education by exploring implementation climate and leadership across special education organization types (e.g., schools, districts, and regional consortiums). A simultaneous QUAL + QUAN mixed methods design was employed with the primary function of convergence and triangulation. Data included focus groups with 30 special educators and a statewide survey completed by 656 school personnel. In general, perceptions of implementation climate and leadership are weak in special education organizations with strengths at regional levels focused on special education and increased challenges at the school and district levels. Implications for practice and future research are identified.
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- Title
- Exploring Organizational Differences in Perceptions of Implementation Climate and Leadership in Schools: A Mixed Methods Study of Autism EBP Implementation
- Creators
- Melina Melgarejo - Health Services Research & DevelopmentAllison S. Nahmias - Stony Brook UniversityJessica Suhrheinrich - San Diego State UniversityPatricia L. Schetter - University of California, DavisMichelle Dean - California State University, Channel IslandsTana Holt - San Diego State UniversityJennica Li - University of California, DavisAubyn C. Stahmer - University of California, Davis
- Publication Details
- Focus on autism and other developmental disabilities, v 38(1), pp 17-31
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 15
- Grant note
- R324A140005 / Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education; US Department of Education K01MH109547 / NIMH; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000897957400001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85144321135
- Other Identifier
- 991022168456204721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Education, Special
- Psychology, Developmental
- Rehabilitation